The European Union Defense Ministers and the High Representative for EU foreign policy, Kaja Kallasthey have opted this Friday to raise the pressure on Russia with New sanctions After the attack perpetrated Thursday by the Russian Army against the capital of Ukraine, Kievwhich caused material damage to the offices of the EU delegation In the city. “Taking into account how Putin mocks peace efforts, The only thing that works is the pressure“Kallas has apostilled in statements to the media upon arrival at the informal meeting of ministers of Defense and exterior (Gymnich) that is celebrated this Thursday and Friday in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Along the same lines, the Irish minister of Defense, Simon Harrishe has criticized that “while the world speaks of peace and how to achieve peace, dialogue and diplomacy to end the War in Ukraineit is quite clear that Russia continues to carry out actions terroristsattacking the civilian population and without showing any will to reach a high fire. “Therefore, he sees”imperative“That the EU now considers the possibility of imposing new sanctions.
“This is not what should be happening when we are looking for a High fire and a peace planwhich is what we need and for what we fight. In that context, we know that we must continue supporting Ukraine, “added his luxembourgeal homologous, Yurico Backes.
Equally pessimistic about Putin’s intentions has been shown Minister Lituana Dovile Sakalienewho considers that “the hopes of possible peace negotiations are, at least, naive“And he believes that” the best security guarantee is a Fort Ukrainian Army and Pressure on Russia “.
These are the arguments that the Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonsonwhich advocates increasing support to the Ukrainian armed forces to the timpeo that increases the sanctions and the pressure: “Putin will not move unless there is more pressure on Russia to feel at the negotiating table and take it seriously.”
